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WATCH: letlive. Return For New Explosive Something Loud Session [EXCLUSIVE] | THE NOISE

WATCH: letlive. Return For New Explosive Something Loud Session [EXCLUSIVE] | THE NOISE

October 28, 2025 After a long and strenuous eight-year hiatus, post-hardcore noisemakers letlive. are finally back playing shows together reminding people just what we were all missing in our lives without them.
Author: Jimmy Smith
WATCH: Cartel's Will Pugh Performs Acoustic 'Chroma' Renditions For New Something Quiet Session [EXCLUSIVE] | THE NOISE

WATCH: Cartel's Will Pugh Performs Acoustic 'Chroma' Renditions For New Something Quiet Session [EXCLUSIVE] | THE NOISE

September 18, 2025 Watch Cartel's Will Pugh perform "Say Anything (Else)," "Luckie St" and "Runaway" plus talk about the band's recent re-release of 'Chroma' to celebrate 20 years of its original debut.
Author: Jimmy Smith
WATCH: Big Ass Truck Perform Heavy-Hitting Tracks For ‘Something Loud’ Session [EXCLUSIVE] | THE NOISE

WATCH: Big Ass Truck Perform Heavy-Hitting Tracks For ‘Something Loud’ Session [EXCLUSIVE] | THE NOISE

August 7, 2025 Watch Big Ass Truck perform "Beef," "Big Ass Beer" and "Cornfed" plus talk about their recent rise in the hardcore scene landing them on multiple big time festivals all across the US.
Author: Jimmy Smith
Goth Basketball Legend CAITLE Talks Recent Internet Fame Plus New Solo Single [Q&A] | THE NOISE

Goth Basketball Legend CAITLE Talks Recent Internet Fame Plus New Solo Single [Q&A] | THE NOISE

July 10, 2025 While sporting events in the US feel like they are at a lull post NBA and NHL seasons, things are seemingly heating up in Australia thanks in part to athlete-turned-musician: CAITLE.
Author: Jimmy Smith
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WATCH: Stick To Your Guns Perform Gripping New Tracks For ‘Something Loud’ Session [EXCLUSIVE] | THE NOISE

WATCH: Stick To Your Guns Perform Gripping New Tracks For ‘Something Loud’ Session [EXCLUSIVE] | THE NOISE

April 2, 2025 Hitting Studio Eleven43 in Los Angeles earlier this year, the hardcore heroes showed up ready to unleash hard-hitting tracks from their thrilling new album 'Keep Planting Flowers.'
Author: Jimmy Smith
Something Corporate and Jack's Mannequin Are Back And Andrew McMahon Is Happier Than Ever [Q&A] | THE NOISE

Something Corporate and Jack's Mannequin Are Back And Andrew McMahon Is Happier Than Ever [Q&A] | THE NOISE

February 26, 2025 The Noise sat down with Andrew McMahon of Something Corporate, Jack's Mannequin and more, to discuss 20 years of 'Everything In Transit,' reuniting with Something Corporate plus hitting the festival circuit again for the first time in over a decade.
Author: Jimmy Smith
Actress Vera Farmiga and The Yagas Channel Nightmarish Imagery For Haunting New Single "She's Walking Down" | THE NOISE

Actress Vera Farmiga and The Yagas Channel Nightmarish Imagery For Haunting New Single "She's Walking Down" | THE NOISE

February 24, 2025 From terrifying moviegoers with the beloved 'Conjuring' series to now offering haunting synth rock courtesy of her new band The Yagas, Oscar and Emmy-nominated actress Vera Farmiga cannot be stopped.
Author: Jimmy Smith
WATCH: The Barbarians Of California Erupt For New 'Something Loud' Session [EXCLUSIVE] | THE NOISE

WATCH: The Barbarians Of California Erupt For New 'Something Loud' Session [EXCLUSIVE] | THE NOISE

October 17, 2024 It’s time to buckle up for a sonic exploration courtesy of the new noisemakers The Barbarians of California featuring Awolnation’s Aaron Bruno at the helm.
Author: Jimmy Smith
Live From The Shed: Grave Secrets, Cheridomingo, New Aesthetic [WATCH] | THE NOISE

Live From The Shed: Grave Secrets, Cheridomingo, New Aesthetic [WATCH] | THE NOISE

October 15, 2024 Trying to replicate that feeling of stumbling into a dark dive bar in the middle of the night or finding a hidden side stage at a nearby festival and discovering your next favorite band, this is The Noise’s brand new video series Live From The Shed.
Author: Jimmy Smith
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WATCH: Boundaries Perform Explosive New Tracks For 'Something Loud' Session [Exclusive] | THE NOISE

WATCH: Boundaries Perform Explosive New Tracks For 'Something Loud' Session [Exclusive] | THE NOISE

July 24, 2024 Today The Noise is proud to present the absolute heaviest Something Loud session yet, featuring breakout metalcore act Boundaries.
Author: Jimmy Smith
WATCH: Thrice's Dustin Kensrue Explores New Country Western Solo Album 'Desert Dreaming' [Exclusive] | THE NOISE

WATCH: Thrice's Dustin Kensrue Explores New Country Western Solo Album 'Desert Dreaming' [Exclusive] | THE NOISE

May 30, 2024 Performing country western-inspired tracks "Western Skies" & "The Heart of Sedona," the Thrice singer/guitarist demonstrates his deep-rooted love for the great American Southwest.
Author: Jimmy Smith
WATCH: Indie Rockers flor Give ‘Something Loud’ For New Performance Piece [Exclusive] | THE NOISE

WATCH: Indie Rockers flor Give ‘Something Loud’ For New Performance Piece [Exclusive] | THE NOISE

April 4, 2024 To help curate some commotion and provide a welcome distraction from the world, The Noise would like to introduce you to their new video series, Something Loud.
Author: Jimmy Smith
Emos Rejoice: Nathan Aurora's 'Pop-Punk Goes Reggae' Is This Summer's Hit Compilation [Q&A] | THE NOISE

Emos Rejoice: Nathan Aurora's 'Pop-Punk Goes Reggae' Is This Summer's Hit Compilation [Q&A] | THE NOISE

August 17, 2023 As we quickly approach the official end of summer 2023, don’t be so quick to anoint an album of the summer just yet..
Author: Jimmy Smith
Metal Goes Mashup: The (John) Candy Detail Sample-Laced Music Pissing Off Gatekeepers Worldwide [Q&A] | THE NOISE

Metal Goes Mashup: The (John) Candy Detail Sample-Laced Music Pissing Off Gatekeepers Worldwide [Q&A] | THE NOISE

January 11, 2023 Combining their love of pop culture and ass-beating metalcore, the Girl Talk-inspired group has come together to create music that will leave you completely unsure about what it is you just heard but in the best way possible.
Author: Jimmy Smith
Scary Kids Scaring Kids & Underoath’s Spencer Chamberlain Go Nintendo For New “Omens” Video | The Noise

Scary Kids Scaring Kids & Underoath’s Spencer Chamberlain Go Nintendo For New “Omens” Video | The Noise

September 20, 2022 With so much happening this year in the world of music, it’s easy to forget about some of the great records that dropped back in May.
Author: Jimmy Smith
HOLY SHIT: Anthony Green and Frank Iero Team Up With Thursday and Coheed and Cambria Members for New Post-Hardcore Supergroup L.S. Dunes | The Noise

HOLY SHIT: Anthony Green and Frank Iero Team Up With Thursday and Coheed and Cambria Members for New Post-Hardcore Supergroup L.S. Dunes | The Noise

August 26, 2022 No stranger to supergroups like The Sounds Of Animals Fighting, Fuckin Whatever, and more, Anthony Green and Frank Iero are back to flex their creative muscle with another new side project.
Author: Jimmy Smith
Jersey Bound: Ben Jorgensen & Jesse Korman Detail New Armor For Sleep + New Jersey Roots [Q&A] | The Noise

Jersey Bound: Ben Jorgensen & Jesse Korman Detail New Armor For Sleep + New Jersey Roots [Q&A] | The Noise

July 8, 2022 Sitting down with The Noise, the two industry vets discussed their new visual collaboration, their friendship, the excitement they both still share for their music scene (especially hometown heroes My Chemical Romance), and, most importantly, Armor For Sleep’s forthcoming album.
Author: Jimmy Smith
Hear Greyhaven Turn Heads And Melt Faces With 'This Bright And Beautiful World' [Album Stream]

Hear Greyhaven Turn Heads And Melt Faces With 'This Bright And Beautiful World' [Album Stream]

April 14, 2022 Helping carry the torch for those that came before them, Greyhaven is gifting listeners with their jarring third full-length album.
Author: Jimmy Smith
Death Lens Swing For The Fences With Fierce New LP 'No Luck' [Album Stream]

Death Lens Swing For The Fences With Fierce New LP 'No Luck' [Album Stream]

April 14, 2022 Fueled by the enraging events of the past two-plus years, Death Lens has produced an ear-thumping album.
Author: Jimmy Smith
Op-Ed: Punk Rock Was Never Meant To Be Cool

Op-Ed: Punk Rock Was Never Meant To Be Cool

March 25, 2022 Punk rock music was created as an outlet to escape popular trends like Top 40 radio. So what happens now?
Author: Jimmy Smith
Hear Lund Bare His Soul To Save A Relationship With "Downhill" [Premiere]

Hear Lund Bare His Soul To Save A Relationship With "Downhill" [Premiere]

October 16, 2020 Written about his attempt to save a hopeless relationship, the latest from the alt-pop artist showcases his distinctly dreary-yet-dreamy style.  
Author: Jimmy Smith
Experience Speelburg's 'Cosmic Longing' On New Single "When You Want Me" [Premiere]

Experience Speelburg's 'Cosmic Longing' On New Single "When You Want Me" [Premiere]

July 1, 2020 Hoping to turn things around as we say goodbye to the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad first half of the year is emerging singer/songwriter/producer Speelburg.
Author: Jimmy Smith
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guccihighwaters' "rope" is an Emotional Goodbye to Creativity [Premiere + Q&A]

guccihighwaters' "rope" is an Emotional Goodbye to Creativity [Premiere + Q&A]

June 24, 2020 "rope" is en emotional three-minute track that's spun as a heartfelt goodbye to a long-lost friend. Listen to "rope" and read our full Q&A.
Author: Jimmy Smith
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The Chats Pull Off the Perfect Crime in "Dine N Dash"

The Chats Pull Off the Perfect Crime in "Dine N Dash"

March 7, 2020 Inspired by '80s legend Mr. Democracy Manifest, The Chats' latest outing is a characteristically high-energy affair.
Author: Jimmy Smith
Ones To Watch and The Noise Presents: Palaye Royale [Announcement]

Ones To Watch and The Noise Presents: Palaye Royale [Announcement]

January 28, 2020 Playe Royale is bringing their enthralling fashion-art rock vision across North America.
Author: Jimmy Smith